Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist for Touro College of Dental Medicine's clinic site in Albuquerque, New Mexico will monitor clinic safety, laboratory safety, environmental/regulatory compliance, and industrial hygiene, and will advise on and enforce clinic-wide regulatory requirements and best management practices. Specifically, the EHS Specialist will support compliance with environmental health and safety programs including chemical and biological safety, hazardous waste management, and applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) life safety requirements. This position will also assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and will complete required EHS inspections and recordkeeping as necessary. Responsibilities Schedules and performs routine audits of clinic activities and facilities Maintains comprehensive and accurate records of inspections, consults with instructors and staff on inspection findings, and provides appropriate recommendations based on regulatory compliance and best-practice guidelines Assists clinics in performing risk assessments and make recommendations on appropriate lab safety practices Manages regulated waste streams (chemical, biological, radiological, amalgam scrap, & universal waste) Conducts clinic water testing and tracks remediation and compliance Manages infection control and other compliance programs for Touro Dental Health Member of the Infection Prevention Committee Investigate incidents, accidents, and other safety issues that may arise Conducts facility safety & environmental compliance audits; produces audit reports Monitors and documents the progress of corrective actions Manages, tracks and reports on clinic incidents, including BBP exposures and ERT events Maintains records/documentation/databases including training records, waste manifests, Safety Data Sheets, safety equipment certifications, and other regulatory compliance documents Conducts trainings on a variety of safety/compliance and emergency response topics including CPR/AED Attends and presents at clinic huddles Maintains strong collaborative and professional relationships while actively promoting a safety culture Provides emergency response program support Develops and implements a contractor safety program and audits compliance Collaborates with the facilities department to ensure projects, construction and other work is completed safety and in compliance with state, local and federal regulations Trains facilities and other support departments in relevant OSHA requirements, such as fire safety, waste storage, electrical safety and lock out / tag out Ensures all safety, environmental, fire systems are in compliance with applicable regulations Files reports/permits with regulatory agencies as needed Manages dental x-ray inspection program and certifications Conducts air quality testing Other duties and special projects as assigned Qualifications Education/Experience Bachelor's degree required, concentration in science, engineering, environmental science, industrial hygiene, public health or related field preferred. 2 years of work experience in an academic, scientific, or healthcare setting preferred. Experience performing audits/recognizing hazards and preparing technical reports highly preferred. Training/presentation experience preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Customer service and team orientated required Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook required Strong attention to details required Excellent organizational interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral). Must be self-motivated with an outstanding ability to take initiative Ability to prioritize & manage projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Certifications/Licensures CSP/ASP certification preferred. Travel As needed Working Conditions Ability to work within laboratories and other areas containing chemicals biohazards. This position is 100% on-site, remote or hybrid work is not available for this position. Must be able to don a respirator. Benefits Full range of Health Plans Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan Dependent Care and Transit Programs Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Short-term and Long-term disability programs Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment) Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children Employee Assistance Program Early-Release Fridays (upon approval) Generous Paid Time Off Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday Annual Holiday Schedule All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. 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